She gripped the ancient relic tightly, feeling the power running through it. She could feel new power coursing through her veins. she felt a warmth consume her. Out of fear, she drops the relic, breathing heavily as she stares wide eyed at the relic. What had it done to her? She feels different.. something she cant quite place... something she cant reach... She feels a sharp pain and falls to the ground, her back feels as if its being torn to shreds, or as if something were sprouting from them...

Screaming out with pain, she feels as if she gained control of a new part of her body. She feels dizzy as she stumbles, struggling to stand up, a new weight added to her that puts her off balance. There's something strange going on.... she feels heavier...

She shakily turns her head, her eyes widening as she sees... feathers? no, not just feathers.... wings....

She... grew wings!? How!? Why!? Was it the relic!? All these thoughts run through her head, overwhelming her. Her breath quickens as she tries processing all that's happening. She shakily stands up, stumbling and grabbing the wall for support. Her new wings are heavy, putting her off balance. It hurts, but all she can think about is how in the world she grew a pair of wings just from touching a stupid piece of metal.

The relic. She looks over to where she dropped the relic, gasping as she sees it looks completely different. the relic which was once a rectangular piece of gold with a small ruby in the center, now has intricate engravings and designs, the once red ruby is now completely clear, see through like a diamond. What... happened..?

She hears a voice running up the hall, her partner. He runs into the room, gasping and taking a step back as he sees her, golden feathered wings on her back, large wings at that. He takes a moment to silently process this, then runs to her side, concern written on his face as he holds her up.

The adrenaline slowly dissipates and she starts feeling the pain. The pain of suddenly sprouting wings from her back, excruciating pain shoots through her body, tears streaming down her face before the agony becomes too much, causing her to pass out in his arms. Leaving him astonished and distraught, holding her tight in his arms as tears stream down his face...